Very pleased with the performance of this tent. Weight: Just under 6 The Single Wall Tent from Eureka! The poles are top-of-the-line Easton brand. Zippered access at foot of tent allows fly to be lowered and raised from within. After that I realized how long it seems to take to setup and how the foot area is way too small and gets my bag wet every time. I bought this tent on clearance in 2000. Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top three-season tents. Inner: 20D monofila Ease of Setup: easy Price Paid: $190, Jonathan I use it as a one person because I like to have alot of room but since the tent is so short it really cancels out the extra room at the front. The Thru Hiker is awesome. The two windows are a nice touch. Freestanding tents don't need to be staked, so they are easy to move if Holds up terrific to heavy winds and never had a problem with hawaian rain showers. If you're looking for something new, check out the best three-season tents for 2022. average rating +6 Price Paid: $280, anonymous Add your own review bigger than a bivvy sack to palatial domes that sleep three people plus packs. I bought this in 1999, and have used it on many trips since, mostly flying then car-camping (Mayalsia, South Africa, California, New Zealand, Mexico), but also in UK/France; probably about 100 nights total. I am a devoted fan of Mountain Hardwear products and the Thru-Hiker is my favorite. Overall I liked it, and I've used it continuously during a year long trek. 
November 9, 2001. Watch drainage patterns. 
Overall I have been very pleased with the Thru Hiker. All rights thereunder reserved;
It carreview.com | Bought this tent on clearance. No condensation problems as there is a roof vent that runs the lenght of the tent. A good tent, just wish it was lighter and more spacious. lightweight equipment as GoLite, which offers its Cave tarp-tent (12 ounces We've only dared pitch it entirely without the fly a couple of times - it's rarely guaranteed not to rain all night :-). No problem sleeping two people, although it would be nice to have a little more head room. AND I AM JUST A 15 YEAROLD KID.GET ONE TODAY. Considering the amt of use in 3 years, I''m not dissatisfied. Rain was normal and there was a strong wind. Second night the storm hit. View cart for details. Having a reasonable vestibule helps and certainly keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry.I found putting it up is a bit of a chore (4 poles, 11 pegs) but I guess it gets easier with practice.
outdoorreview.com and the ConsumerReview Network are business units of Invenda Corporation. Weekly reviews, exclusive deals, giveaways, and more: 2001-2022 Trailspace. For complete bug/weather protection, Design: three-season freestanding dome or review a different product, charlesb It is a great tent for nice clear nights, but for more extreme conditions it does not work well. Mesh side vents enhance view and ventilation. Sierra Designs Orion, The North Face Coriolis, The North Face Nebula, REI Trail Dome, great, to short, not easy to set up in rain, great quality. Price Paid: $160 ? Visit her Web site at www.hikerwriter.com. Ease of Setup: When you get the hang of it, there is no difficulty .. easiest when you start with the short rear pole
The quality is exceptional and it has a ton of storage inside and in the vestibule.
1/2-pound Tri-Light 2, a similar design that shaves a pound by using Price Paid: 189, Jed Smith I''ve used it on various occasions from hardcore packing to regular camping hasn''t dissapointed. Use all the guylines and stake them securely. If weight isn't a concern, check out Coleman's two-person Exponent Mantis My feet or head rubs the tent all night. Sleeping out beneath the stars is one of camping's great pleasures. free-standingespecially if you plan to be away from it. It is a little heavy but what do you expect from a three season tent.
OLIVE I've had trouble contacting Mtn Hardwear by e-mail in the past, but have no complaints about service from importer(s) when the front pole broke. 250 nights when CYCLE-TOURING in nearly 3 years. gaze upon the night sky's wonders and fall asleep bathed in soft moonlight. In November I camped with the tent and that night we got freezing rain. I took it to WI on a car camping tripknew it was going to rain so I sealed the seams (a pain). Even with the heavy gusts of wind, I didn''t have to use guy lines (a 4 pole design probably helped a lot). December 3, 1998. Copyright OUTDOOR SPECIALTY T.mountain All Rights Reserved. person; 3 pounds for two people). On one occasion while camping in Lake Havasu, AZ, one of my drunken friends fell on this tent and broke the small pole over the foot area and bent the other two long poles. system eliminates the need for a separate fly and keeps the tent weight less ruthless about weight, because younger Scouts can't carry as much as veteran The windows are nice for looking outside but can be bothersome when you, like me, are travelling in the midsummernight sun areas like Scandinavia or Canada.
My thru-hiker has been with me to Canada, Bear Island (NC), Shenandoah National Park, and Costa Rica. But in temperate climates, you can trade coverage Weight: 5lbs Max, 3lbs on the trail Weight: 2.5 kg?? Spacious vestibule allows for storage of gear. I believe the tent is made of parachute quality materials. It's a vital piece of camping gear, as Never noticed much condensation except in very high humidity. Hardwear (5 1/2 pounds), which provides superior foul weather protection I'd estimate it takes one person around 15 minutes. Sleeps: 2
Sleeps: 2 Shelter your shelter. Just the rain broke another pole. Factory-sealed tents aren't completely watertight The only problem was sealing the seams, no biggy though. you have to change your campsite location. The mesh tent body could easily get wet. Seams around grommets Similar is the Mtn Hardwear Muir Trail (larger and 3+ season t. I have been holding off writing a review for this tent until I was sure of its performance. how ridiculous! 36 square feet with vestibule, Height 42. Price Paid: $265. gear, like wet boots, raingear, and a backpack. I am 6''3 and by feet rub the inside to the tent. The second night it warmed up to the high twenties and it snowed a couple inches. Once in South Dakota it hailed golf ball size hail and rained 2 inches in 3 hours, it stood up and laughed at the weather while sitting in a 3 inch deep puddle.
March 1, 2010. Perhaps the most useful tent feature, regardless of shape, is a vestibule. It seems to puddle on top of the tent in between the poles. All in all very versatile, and there really isn't anything I have to complain about, except that after 9 years one of the poles cracked. pounds for three-person tents. Have you used this?
Sleeps: 2 Find the best tent/shelter for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. They're also easier to pitch on opc001 July 24, 2006. It got wet. When we car camp this tent proves itself yet again when you realize that you can fit one very small cot inside. The Thru Hiker tent is an awesome tent for the experienced camper. Mountain Hardwear Compressor Hoody Jacket New, Mens Mountain Hardwear Monkey Tech Jacket, Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Vest New Mens Blue, Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Men's Lightweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops, Women's Lightweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Lightweight Long Underwear - Tops, Women's Midweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve, Telemark and Alpine Touring Skis - Women's, Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices, Chalk Bags - Climbing Chalk - Climbing Tape. The light weight/small size is good when you need to get it in your luggage allowance on the plane, and is the reason we bought it.
It provides excellent ventilation with the large window areas. The no-guys design is a bit disturbing but even in terrible weather in Skye it's stood up OK and kept us dry. Because of freedom given authors, All Rights Reserved. SANDMOSS. The tent has also never leaked on me, even through tropical downpours, or midwest 3 day thunderstorms. Eureka! Includes all original poles, tent, full rain fly, and stakes. shorter poles. July 13, 2007. Gently used with seamed seals and includes the Mountain Hardwear Footprint, usually sold separately. Seal the seams. Copyright 2000-2022 Geartrade LLCAll Rights Reserved. I sold mine to a friend who is a bit shorter than me because i found the tent to short. anything appearing in Scouting magazine or on its Web site may not be reprinted formerly I''ve used a 1-person tent, the Eureka Gossamer, but I much prefer a roomier FREEstanding tent, so you can set it up ANYwhere.
Sleeps: 2
When the wind calmed I went to bed and and it was leaking. Another time in Wyoming it snowed 8-10 inches overnight and didn't the tent was victorious the next day. I''ve had trouble contacting Mtn Hardwear by e-mail in the past, but have no complaints about service from importer(s) when the front pole broke. Tents should face away from prevailing winds.
leave in the morning, make sure your tent site is as pristine as Slickrock has excellent ventilation and is roomy enough for two adults Design: three-season freestanding tadpole type It was worth the price. The window seems rather pointless as you can't actually see through it, and adds a bit of weight, but it hasn't UV degraded as I expected, or leaked, so it's not done any harm. platforms. Very roomy for one at 6'1". Ease of Setup: Fairly easy (I did re-seal the seams/groundsheet after about 3 years). Use trees, bushes, or large boulders as Small vestibule but big enough for a medium pack and pair of boots. The tent was about laying flat in the wind. fabric. The porch is sufficient for gear the way we use it (car based), but this wouldn't be a good backpacking tent in soggy places - not enough vestibule for big sacks/cooking. waterproof. Even with two people in it, it is roomy and comfortable. I would highly recommend this tent. Ease of Setup: Requires a little practice but is easy It's very light and reliable. I did seam seal the floor of the tent and haven't had any problems. (I was able to do it by torchlight however).The see-thru windows (two of them) are cool for star gazing but you should be aware that the tent design doesn't allow for them to be 'curtained' (have to use a towel or something.Weight and size are pretty much as stated. As soon as it gets wet and windy you've had it. And remember, tent capacity is measured for adults; some Being able to adjust the ventilation from inside by pulling the fly back at the foot end is a feature we've used a few times too. The mesh keeps bugs out really well.
Since my wife is only 5'' tall, I can sleep kind of at an angle down the middle of the tent. Weight: Can't remember excatly, about 6lbs with everything We had sags, so we didn't need to carry it. Hammock tents are another interesting idea. Ease of Setup: Easy, color coded Easy website to use and awsome customer service, being in hawaii that a huge plus and the reason they get my business. Unless of course, I curl up into a little ball. I''ve used it during approx. Sierra Designs'
Please share your experience. Design: freestanding tent with 3 large and 1 short pole at the rear My terrier likes the rear access zip too! | audioreview.com. Weight: 6lbs Little condensation problem when camping by the beach but what can you expect. Design: 3 season I have noticed a few drips from the fly's windows recently. I am not sure if 2 6'' tall people with 15 deg bags would fit in it. It seems very stable, but I haven't been through any major storms yet. Nonfreestanding tents require stakes and guylines, but they are lighter, I did not like having to seal the seams. Sleeps: 2 My only concern is setting it up in the rain. This was after it had stormed one hour.
We've ended up camped in a puddle and not get wet yet. Sleeps: 2 It is rated as a 3-season, but I have used it in winter with no problems. a net tent can be attached (total weightmore than 1 1/2 pounds for one My wife and I went camping in it over the weekend and now I am ready to write this review. Design: three season The type of tent you buy depends on whether you're buying it for yourself, hours of the morning? But what happens when those clear skies fill with pelting rain in the wee Weight: 5 pounds 10 ounces (mfg weight) Ease of Setup: very easy yourself plus another leader, or if you're outfitting a troop of Scouts. A low-to-the-ground profile and full rain-fly coverage are best if you Canoe- and kayak-campers have some leeway here, but for backpacking, be Ease of setting up is relative: when you''ve done it over 100 times, any tent is easy. I have yet to find a tent that works better than this one for ventilation on really hot nights. Ease of Setup: Easy
#DISCOUNTPRICE#, #MON##DATE#(#WDAY#)#HOUR#:#MIN#, , , , , , , , (), , 1%, , , . Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. August 2, 2006. I read the instructions and practiced setting it up a few times before going camping with it. My biggest complaint is the length of the floor. So, face your tent accordingly.
April 24, 2006. One pole broke and the tent has never been the same. The only downside to this tent is that it does not support a gear loft and with two people is crowded, however, it's interior size is made up in its extremely spacious vestuble. Make sure the rain fly isn't sagging onto the interior tent The tent's single wall construction is completely In summary it's a great tent and we've been very pleased with it. my stars are for if i was shorter. The same windows can be bothersome when you, like me, travel in the midsummernight sun areas like Scandinavia or Canada. I plan on seam sealing those soon. important as your boots, pack, or sleeping bag. I agree with everyone else on most topics. (C) Copyright 1996-2018. The larger tents make sense for groups because the pounds-per-person
November 9, 2001. Watch drainage patterns. Overall I have been very pleased with the Thru Hiker. All rights thereunder reserved; It carreview.com | Bought this tent on clearance. No condensation problems as there is a roof vent that runs the lenght of the tent. A good tent, just wish it was lighter and more spacious. lightweight equipment as GoLite, which offers its Cave tarp-tent (12 ounces We've only dared pitch it entirely without the fly a couple of times - it's rarely guaranteed not to rain all night :-). No problem sleeping two people, although it would be nice to have a little more head room. AND I AM JUST A 15 YEAROLD KID.GET ONE TODAY. Considering the amt of use in 3 years, I''m not dissatisfied. Rain was normal and there was a strong wind. Second night the storm hit. View cart for details. Having a reasonable vestibule helps and certainly keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry.I found putting it up is a bit of a chore (4 poles, 11 pegs) but I guess it gets easier with practice.
outdoorreview.com and the ConsumerReview Network are business units of Invenda Corporation. Weekly reviews, exclusive deals, giveaways, and more: 2001-2022 Trailspace. For complete bug/weather protection, Design: three-season freestanding dome or review a different product, charlesb It is a great tent for nice clear nights, but for more extreme conditions it does not work well. Mesh side vents enhance view and ventilation. Sierra Designs Orion, The North Face Coriolis, The North Face Nebula, REI Trail Dome, great, to short, not easy to set up in rain, great quality. Price Paid: $160 ? Visit her Web site at www.hikerwriter.com. Ease of Setup: When you get the hang of it, there is no difficulty .. easiest when you start with the short rear pole The quality is exceptional and it has a ton of storage inside and in the vestibule.
1/2-pound Tri-Light 2, a similar design that shaves a pound by using Price Paid: 189, Jed Smith I''ve used it on various occasions from hardcore packing to regular camping hasn''t dissapointed. Use all the guylines and stake them securely. If weight isn't a concern, check out Coleman's two-person Exponent Mantis My feet or head rubs the tent all night. Sleeping out beneath the stars is one of camping's great pleasures. free-standingespecially if you plan to be away from it. It is a little heavy but what do you expect from a three season tent.
OLIVE I've had trouble contacting Mtn Hardwear by e-mail in the past, but have no complaints about service from importer(s) when the front pole broke. 250 nights when CYCLE-TOURING in nearly 3 years. gaze upon the night sky's wonders and fall asleep bathed in soft moonlight. In November I camped with the tent and that night we got freezing rain. I took it to WI on a car camping tripknew it was going to rain so I sealed the seams (a pain). Even with the heavy gusts of wind, I didn''t have to use guy lines (a 4 pole design probably helped a lot). December 3, 1998. Copyright OUTDOOR SPECIALTY T.mountain All Rights Reserved. person; 3 pounds for two people). On one occasion while camping in Lake Havasu, AZ, one of my drunken friends fell on this tent and broke the small pole over the foot area and bent the other two long poles. system eliminates the need for a separate fly and keeps the tent weight less ruthless about weight, because younger Scouts can't carry as much as veteran The windows are nice for looking outside but can be bothersome when you, like me, are travelling in the midsummernight sun areas like Scandinavia or Canada.
My thru-hiker has been with me to Canada, Bear Island (NC), Shenandoah National Park, and Costa Rica. But in temperate climates, you can trade coverage Weight: 5lbs Max, 3lbs on the trail Weight: 2.5 kg?? Spacious vestibule allows for storage of gear. I believe the tent is made of parachute quality materials. It's a vital piece of camping gear, as Never noticed much condensation except in very high humidity. Hardwear (5 1/2 pounds), which provides superior foul weather protection I'd estimate it takes one person around 15 minutes. Sleeps: 2
Sleeps: 2 Shelter your shelter. Just the rain broke another pole. Factory-sealed tents aren't completely watertight The only problem was sealing the seams, no biggy though. you have to change your campsite location. The mesh tent body could easily get wet. Seams around grommets Similar is the Mtn Hardwear Muir Trail (larger and 3+ season t. I have been holding off writing a review for this tent until I was sure of its performance. how ridiculous! 36 square feet with vestibule, Height 42. Price Paid: $265. gear, like wet boots, raingear, and a backpack. I am 6''3 and by feet rub the inside to the tent. The second night it warmed up to the high twenties and it snowed a couple inches. Once in South Dakota it hailed golf ball size hail and rained 2 inches in 3 hours, it stood up and laughed at the weather while sitting in a 3 inch deep puddle.
March 1, 2010. Perhaps the most useful tent feature, regardless of shape, is a vestibule. It seems to puddle on top of the tent in between the poles. All in all very versatile, and there really isn't anything I have to complain about, except that after 9 years one of the poles cracked. pounds for three-person tents. Have you used this?
Sleeps: 2 Find the best tent/shelter for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. They're also easier to pitch on opc001 July 24, 2006. It got wet. When we car camp this tent proves itself yet again when you realize that you can fit one very small cot inside. The Thru Hiker tent is an awesome tent for the experienced camper. Mountain Hardwear Compressor Hoody Jacket New, Mens Mountain Hardwear Monkey Tech Jacket, Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Vest New Mens Blue, Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Men's Lightweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops, Women's Lightweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Lightweight Long Underwear - Tops, Women's Midweight Long Underwear - Bottoms, Women's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve, Telemark and Alpine Touring Skis - Women's, Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices, Chalk Bags - Climbing Chalk - Climbing Tape. The light weight/small size is good when you need to get it in your luggage allowance on the plane, and is the reason we bought it.
It provides excellent ventilation with the large window areas. The no-guys design is a bit disturbing but even in terrible weather in Skye it's stood up OK and kept us dry. Because of freedom given authors, All Rights Reserved. SANDMOSS. The tent has also never leaked on me, even through tropical downpours, or midwest 3 day thunderstorms. Eureka! Includes all original poles, tent, full rain fly, and stakes. shorter poles. July 13, 2007. Gently used with seamed seals and includes the Mountain Hardwear Footprint, usually sold separately. Seal the seams. Copyright 2000-2022 Geartrade LLCAll Rights Reserved. I sold mine to a friend who is a bit shorter than me because i found the tent to short. anything appearing in Scouting magazine or on its Web site may not be reprinted formerly I''ve used a 1-person tent, the Eureka Gossamer, but I much prefer a roomier FREEstanding tent, so you can set it up ANYwhere.
Sleeps: 2
When the wind calmed I went to bed and and it was leaking. Another time in Wyoming it snowed 8-10 inches overnight and didn't the tent was victorious the next day. I''ve had trouble contacting Mtn Hardwear by e-mail in the past, but have no complaints about service from importer(s) when the front pole broke. Tents should face away from prevailing winds.
leave in the morning, make sure your tent site is as pristine as Slickrock has excellent ventilation and is roomy enough for two adults Design: three-season freestanding tadpole type It was worth the price. The window seems rather pointless as you can't actually see through it, and adds a bit of weight, but it hasn't UV degraded as I expected, or leaked, so it's not done any harm. platforms. Very roomy for one at 6'1". Ease of Setup: Fairly easy (I did re-seal the seams/groundsheet after about 3 years). Use trees, bushes, or large boulders as Small vestibule but big enough for a medium pack and pair of boots. The tent was about laying flat in the wind. fabric. The porch is sufficient for gear the way we use it (car based), but this wouldn't be a good backpacking tent in soggy places - not enough vestibule for big sacks/cooking. waterproof. Even with two people in it, it is roomy and comfortable. I would highly recommend this tent. Ease of Setup: Requires a little practice but is easy It's very light and reliable. I did seam seal the floor of the tent and haven't had any problems. (I was able to do it by torchlight however).The see-thru windows (two of them) are cool for star gazing but you should be aware that the tent design doesn't allow for them to be 'curtained' (have to use a towel or something.Weight and size are pretty much as stated. As soon as it gets wet and windy you've had it. And remember, tent capacity is measured for adults; some Being able to adjust the ventilation from inside by pulling the fly back at the foot end is a feature we've used a few times too. The mesh keeps bugs out really well.
Since my wife is only 5'' tall, I can sleep kind of at an angle down the middle of the tent. Weight: Can't remember excatly, about 6lbs with everything We had sags, so we didn't need to carry it. Hammock tents are another interesting idea. Ease of Setup: Easy, color coded Easy website to use and awsome customer service, being in hawaii that a huge plus and the reason they get my business. Unless of course, I curl up into a little ball. I''ve used it during approx. Sierra Designs'
Please share your experience. Design: freestanding tent with 3 large and 1 short pole at the rear My terrier likes the rear access zip too! | audioreview.com. Weight: 6lbs Little condensation problem when camping by the beach but what can you expect. Design: 3 season I have noticed a few drips from the fly's windows recently. I am not sure if 2 6'' tall people with 15 deg bags would fit in it. It seems very stable, but I haven't been through any major storms yet. Nonfreestanding tents require stakes and guylines, but they are lighter, I did not like having to seal the seams. Sleeps: 2 My only concern is setting it up in the rain. This was after it had stormed one hour.
We've ended up camped in a puddle and not get wet yet. Sleeps: 2 It is rated as a 3-season, but I have used it in winter with no problems. a net tent can be attached (total weightmore than 1 1/2 pounds for one My wife and I went camping in it over the weekend and now I am ready to write this review. Design: three season The type of tent you buy depends on whether you're buying it for yourself, hours of the morning? But what happens when those clear skies fill with pelting rain in the wee Weight: 5 pounds 10 ounces (mfg weight) Ease of Setup: very easy yourself plus another leader, or if you're outfitting a troop of Scouts. A low-to-the-ground profile and full rain-fly coverage are best if you Canoe- and kayak-campers have some leeway here, but for backpacking, be Ease of setting up is relative: when you''ve done it over 100 times, any tent is easy. I have yet to find a tent that works better than this one for ventilation on really hot nights. Ease of Setup: Easy
#DISCOUNTPRICE#, #MON##DATE#(#WDAY#)#HOUR#:#MIN#, , , , , , , , (), , 1%, , , . Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. August 2, 2006. I read the instructions and practiced setting it up a few times before going camping with it. My biggest complaint is the length of the floor. So, face your tent accordingly.
April 24, 2006. One pole broke and the tent has never been the same. The only downside to this tent is that it does not support a gear loft and with two people is crowded, however, it's interior size is made up in its extremely spacious vestuble. Make sure the rain fly isn't sagging onto the interior tent The tent's single wall construction is completely In summary it's a great tent and we've been very pleased with it. my stars are for if i was shorter. The same windows can be bothersome when you, like me, travel in the midsummernight sun areas like Scandinavia or Canada. I plan on seam sealing those soon. important as your boots, pack, or sleeping bag. I agree with everyone else on most topics. (C) Copyright 1996-2018. The larger tents make sense for groups because the pounds-per-person